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Anabolism is a process of breaking down large complex molecules into smaller ones
Anabolism is a process of breaking down large complex molecules into smaller ones
False (B)
Catabolism involves building up large complex molecules from simple molecules
Catabolism involves building up large complex molecules from simple molecules
False (B)
Glycolysis involves producing energy from glucose derived from complex carbohydrate biomolecules
Glycolysis involves producing energy from glucose derived from complex carbohydrate biomolecules
True (A)
Excess glucose may be converted to glycogen and deposited in liver and muscle tissues by glycogenesis
Excess glucose may be converted to glycogen and deposited in liver and muscle tissues by glycogenesis
Glucose is oxidized completely to CO2, H2O, and energy by glycolysis and citric acid cycle for body's energy needs
Glucose is oxidized completely to CO2, H2O, and energy by glycolysis and citric acid cycle for body's energy needs
Anabolism consumes energy through ATP hydrolysis
Anabolism consumes energy through ATP hydrolysis
Catabolism releases energy by breaking down large complex molecules into smaller ones
Catabolism releases energy by breaking down large complex molecules into smaller ones
Glycogenolysis is the process of converting liver glycogen back into glucose to maintain glucose blood levels
Glycogenolysis is the process of converting liver glycogen back into glucose to maintain glucose blood levels
Excess glucose can be converted to fatty acids and stored in adipose tissue as triglycerides through lipogenesis
Excess glucose can be converted to fatty acids and stored in adipose tissue as triglycerides through lipogenesis
Small amounts of glucose may be utilized for the synthesis of nucleic acids
Small amounts of glucose may be utilized for the synthesis of nucleic acids
